What can you do as a free member?

Member benefits illustration

Create your free account today and unlock all our premium features and tools to enhance your gaming experience.

Member benefits illustration

Create your free account today and save articles to your watchlist and get notified when they're updated with new information.

Member benefits illustration

Create your free account today and save your favorite games for quick access later, synced across all your devices.

Member benefits illustration

By creating a Game8 account and logging in, you'll receive instant notifications when someone replies to your posts.

Comment rating feature illustration

By creating a Game8 account and logging in, you can make use of convenient features in the comments section, such as rating and sorting comments.

Premium archive feature illustration

By creating a Game8 account and logging in, you can access Premium articles that are exclusively available to members.

Site Interface

Guest
Free Member
Article Watchlist
Game Bookmarks
Cross-device Sync
Light/Dark Theme Toggle
User Profiles
Direct Feedback
Comment Rating

Game Tools

Guest
Free Member
Interactive Map Access
Interactive Map Pins
Interactive Map Comments
Interactive Map Pins Cross-Device
Check List
Event Choice Checker
Deck Builder Cross-Device
Message Board Notification
Message Board Cross-Device
Build Planner
Stat Calculator
Diagnostic Tool
Weapon/Armor Wishlist

Want more information?Learn more

Pokemon Sword and Shield

Orbeetle - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

Add to Watchlist

★ Tier List / Doubles Tier List / Movesets / Rental Teams
✬ Pokemon HOME Dex Completion Shiny Rewards:
┗ Meloetta | Manaphy | Enamorus | Keldeo | Meltan
☆ Competitive Battle Guide

Orbeetle - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset.png

This is a page on the Pokemon Orbeetle, including its learnable moves and where it can be found in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for information on its evolutions, abilities, type advantages, and location.

#11 #12 #13
DottlerDottler OrbeetleOrbeetle CaterpieCaterpie

List of Contents

Orbeetle - Type and Abilities

Orbeetle - Type

Orbeetle
Seven Spot Pokemon
Pokemon - Orbeetle
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Bug Image Pokemon Psychic Image

Orbeetle Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon
Takes 0x damage
-

Orbeetle Pokédex Entries

Sword
Shield
It’s famous for its high level of intelligence, and the large size of its brain is proof that it also possesses immense psychic power.
It emits psychic energy to observe and study what’s around it—and what’s around it can include things over six miles away.

Best Pokemon Tier List For Ranked Battle

Orbeetle Abilities

Name Description
Frisk The Pokemon can check a foe's held item.
Swarm Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.

Orbeetle Hidden Ability

Name Description
Telepathy Anticipates an ally's attack and dodges it.

Orbeetle Egg Group

Egg Groups
Pokemon - Bug Egg GroupBug

Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
Sp.Def+3

Base Stats of Orbeetle

HP
60
Atk
45
Def
110
Sp. Atk
80
Sp. Def
120
Speed
90
Total Base Stats
505

List of All Pokemon by Base Stats

Evolution Chart of Orbeetle

Evolution Line
Blipbug ImageBlipbug Lvl 10
→		 Dottler ImageDottler Lvl 30
→		 Orbeetle ImageOrbeetle

How to Evolve Every Pokemon

Gigantamax Orbeetle

Gigantamax Orbeetle

Pokédex Entries

Sword
Shield
Its brain has grown to a gargantuan size, as has the rest of its body. This Pokémon’s intellect and psychic abilities are overpowering.
If it were to utilize every last bit of its power, it could control the minds of every living being in its vicinity.

Gigantamax Orbeetle's G-Max Move

Move Type Effect
G-Max Gravitas Pokemon Psychic Image A Psychic-type attack that Gigantamax Orbeetle use. This move changes gravity for five turns.

How to Get Gigantamax Orbeetle

Gigantamax Orbeetle can be caught in Max Raid Battles in the following locations.

Gigantamax Orbeetle ImageGigantamax Orbeetle
Location Hidden Ability?
Bridge Field Special Den (D) Yes
Dappled Grove Special Den (D) Yes
Training Lowlands Rare Den D Yes

How to Get All Gigantamax Pokemon

Locations Where Orbeetle Appears

Where to find Orbeetle

Random Encounter

Map Weather Appearance Rate
Lake of Outrage Clear Uncommon
Slumbering Weald At the back Uncommon

Visible Encounter

Map Weather
Giant's Cap
Clear Fog Sandstorm Hail Snow Sunny Thunderstorm Rain Cloudy
Dappled Grove
Clear Fog Sandstorm Hail Snow Sunny Thunderstorm Rain Cloudy

Raid Encounter

Location Hidden Ability?
Rolling Fields Rare Den (G) No
Rolling Fields Special Den (F) No
Rolling Fields Special Den (B) No
Dappled Grove Special Den (D) No
South Lake Miloch Den (B) Yes
South Lake Miloch Rare Den (B) No
Bridge Field Den (H) Yes
Bridge Field Den (A) Yes
Bridge Field Special Den (D) No
Bridge Field Rare Den (A) No
Workout Sea Den D Yes
Training Lowlands Rare Den D Yes
Training Lowlands Den D Yes
Forest of Focus Den F Yes
Fields of Honor Den H Yes

Learnset of Orbeetle

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Confusion Pokemon Psychic Image 50 100 25
Base Light Screen Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
Base Reflect Pokemon Psychic Image - - 20
Base Struggle Bug Pokemon Bug Image 50 100 20
4 Confuse Ray Pokemon Ghost Image - 100 10
8 Magic Coat Pokemon Psychic Image - - 15
12 Agility Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
16 Psybeam Pokemon Psychic Image 65 100 20
20 Hypnosis Pokemon Psychic Image - 60 20
24 Ally Switch Pokemon Psychic Image - - 15
28 Bug Buzz Pokemon Bug Image 90 100 10
32 Mirror Coat Pokemon Psychic Image - 100 20
36 Psychic Pokemon Psychic Image 90 100 10
40 After You Pokemon Normal Image - - 15
44 Calm Mind Pokemon Psychic Image - - 20
48 Psychic Terrain Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM08 Hyper Beam Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5
TM09 Giga Impact Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5
TM11 Solar Beam Pokemon Grass Image 120 100 10
TM17 Light Screen Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
TM18 Reflect Pokemon Psychic Image - - 20
TM19 Safeguard Pokemon Normal Image - - 25
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM24 Snore Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 15
TM25 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TM28 Giga Drain Pokemon Grass Image 75 100 10
TM31 Attract Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
TM39 Facade Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
TM41 Helping Hand Pokemon Normal Image - - 20
TM44 Imprison Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM56 U-turn Pokemon Bug Image 70 100 20
TM57 Payback Pokemon Dark Image 50 100 10
TM60 Power Swap Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM61 Guard Swap Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM69 Psycho Cut Pokemon Psychic Image 70 100 20
TM70 Trick Room Pokemon Psychic Image - - 5
TM71 Wonder Room Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM72 Magic Room Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM76 Round Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 15
TM91 Psychic Terrain Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10

Learnset by TR

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TR11 Psychic Pokemon Psychic Image 90 100 10
TR12 Agility Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
TR18 Leech Life Pokemon Bug Image 80 100 10
TR20 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR25 Psyshock Pokemon Psychic Image 80 100 10
TR26 Endure Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR29 Baton Pass Pokemon Normal Image - - 40
TR33 Shadow Ball Pokemon Ghost Image 80 100 15
TR34 Future Sight Pokemon Psychic Image 120 100 10
TR38 Trick Pokemon Psychic Image - 100 10
TR40 Skill Swap Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TR46 Iron Defense Pokemon Steel Image - - 15
TR49 Calm Mind Pokemon Psychic Image - - 20
TR61 Bug Buzz Pokemon Bug Image 90 100 10
TR65 Energy Ball Pokemon Grass Image 90 100 10
TR69 Zen Headbutt Pokemon Psychic Image 80 90 15
TR82 Stored Power Pokemon Psychic Image 20 100 10
TR83 Ally Switch Pokemon Psychic Image - - 15
TR99 Body Press Pokemon Fighting Image 80 100 10

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Expanding Force Pokemon Psychic Image 80 100 10

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Recover Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
Supersonic Pokemon Normal Image - 55 20
Sticky Web Pokemon Bug Image - - 20
Infestation Pokemon Bug Image 20 100 20

Pokemon Sword and Shield Related Links

Pokemon Sword and Shield Pokedex

Pokemon
Pokedex and List of All Pokemon

Pokemon by Pokedex

All Pokedex Pages
Get All Starters Hot Article Icon.png
Galar Pokedex		 AllNewPokemon.pngThe Isle of Armor Pokedex
Crown Tundra Pokedex Icon.pngThe Crown Tundra Pokedex Pokemon HOME Pokedex Icon.pngAll Pokemon HOME Additions

Other Gen 8 Pokemon

Gen 8 Pokemon
GrookeyGrookey ThwackeyThwackey RillaboomRillaboom
Gigantamax RillaboomGigantamax Rillaboom ScorbunnyScorbunny RabootRaboot
CinderaceCinderace Gigantamax CinderaceGigantamax Cinderace SobbleSobble
DrizzileDrizzile InteleonInteleon Gigantamax InteleonGigantamax Inteleon
BlipbugBlipbug DottlerDottler OrbeetleOrbeetle
Gigantamax OrbeetleGigantamax Orbeetle RookideeRookidee CorvisquireCorvisquire
CorviknightCorviknight Gigantamax CorviknightGigantamax Corviknight SkwovetSkwovet
GreedentGreedent NickitNickit ThievulThievul
Galarian ZigzagoonGalarian Zigzagoon Galarian LinooneGalarian Linoone ObstagoonObstagoon
WoolooWooloo DubwoolDubwool ChewtleChewtle
DrednawDrednaw Gigantamax DrednawGigantamax Drednaw YamperYamper
BoltundBoltund GossifleurGossifleur EldegossEldegoss
SizzlipedeSizzlipede CentiskorchCentiskorch Gigantamax CentiskorchGigantamax Centiskorch
RolycolyRolycoly CarkolCarkol CoalossalCoalossal
Gigantamax CoalossalGigantamax Coalossal ArrokudaArrokuda BarraskewdaBarraskewda
Galarian MeowthGalarian Meowth PerrserkerPerrserker MilceryMilcery
AlcremieAlcremie Gigantamax AlcremieGigantamax Alcremie ApplinApplin
FlappleFlapple Gigantamax FlappleGigantamax Flapple AppletunAppletun
Gigantamax AppletunGigantamax Appletun Galarian FarfetchGalarian Farfetch'd SirfetchSirfetch'd
Galarian StunfiskGalarian Stunfisk Galarian CorsolaGalarian Corsola CursolaCursola
ImpidimpImpidimp MorgremMorgrem GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
Gigantamax GrimmsnarlGigantamax Grimmsnarl HatennaHatenna HattremHattrem
HattereneHatterene Gigantamax HattereneGigantamax Hatterene Galarian WeezingGalarian Weezing
CufantCufant CopperajahCopperajah Gigantamax CopperajahGigantamax Copperajah
CramorantCramorant ToxelToxel ToxtricityToxtricity
Gigantamax ToxtricityGigantamax Toxtricity SilicobraSilicobra SandacondaSandaconda
Gigantamax SandacondaGigantamax Sandaconda Galarian YamaskGalarian Yamask RunerigusRunerigus
Galarian PonytaGalarian Ponyta Galarian RapidashGalarian Rapidash SinisteaSinistea
PolteageistPolteageist IndeedeeIndeedee Indeedee (Female)Indeedee (Female)
MorpekoMorpeko FalinksFalinks SnomSnom
FrosmothFrosmoth ClobbopusClobbopus GrapploctGrapploct
PincurchinPincurchin Galarian Mr. MimeGalarian Mr. Mime Mr. RimeMr. Rime
Galarian DarumakaGalarian Darumaka Galarian DarmanitanGalarian Darmanitan Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)
StonjournerStonjourner EiscueEiscue Eiscue (Noice Face)Eiscue (Noice Face)
DuraludonDuraludon Gigantamax DuraludonGigantamax Duraludon DracozoltDracozolt
ArctozoltArctozolt DracovishDracovish ArctovishArctovish
DreepyDreepy DrakloakDrakloak DragapultDragapult
Zacian (Hero of Many Battles)Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) ZacianZacian Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles)Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles)
ZamazentaZamazenta EternatusEternatus Galarian SlowpokeGalarian Slowpoke
Galarian SlowbroGalarian Slowbro Galarian SlowkingGalarian Slowking KubfuKubfu
Urshifu Single-Strike StyleUrshifu Single-Strike Style Gigantamax Urshifu Single-Strike StyleGigantamax Urshifu Single-Strike Style Urshifu Rapid-Strike StyleUrshifu Rapid-Strike Style
Gigantamax Urshifu Rapid-Strike StyleGigantamax Urshifu Rapid-Strike Style ZarudeZarude RegielekiRegieleki
RegidragoRegidrago Galarian ArticunoGalarian Articuno Galarian ZapdosGalarian Zapdos
Galarian MoltresGalarian Moltres GlastrierGlastrier SpectrierSpectrier
CalyrexCalyrex Calyrex (Ice Rider)Calyrex (Ice Rider) Calyrex (Shadow Rider)Calyrex (Shadow Rider)

Pokemon by Generation

All Generation Lists
Generation 1 Pokemon.pngGeneration 1 Generation 2 PokemonGeneration 2 Generation 3 PokemonGeneration 3
Generation 4 PokemonGeneration 4 Generation 5 PokemonGeneration 5 Generation 6 PokemonGeneration 6
Generation 7 PokemonGeneration 7 New PokemonGeneration 8 (New Pokemon)

Pokemon by Type

All Type Lists
FireFire WaterWater GrassGrass
ElectricElectric IceIce FightingFighting
PoisonPoison GroundGround FlyingFlying
PsychicPsychic BugBug RockRock
GhostGhost DragonDragon DarkDark
SteelSteel FairyFairy NormalNormal

Pokemon by Stats

All Stat Lists
Base Stats EV Yield Speed Ranking

Other Pokemon Guides

Other Pokemon Guides
How to Get All Gigantamax Pokemon All Pokemon Added in Pokemon HOME
How to Evolve Every Pokemon List of Galarian Forms
Which Starter Pokemon Should You Choose? Type Effectiveness and Damage Output
Generation 8
(New Pokemon)		 Legendary Pokemon
List of Egg Groups Guide to Egg Moves

Comment

Post (0 Comments)

Author

Pokémon Sword and Shield Walkthrough Team
This article was created by Game8's elite team of writers and gamers.
    Leave feedback(Login required)
    Please participate in our site
    improvement survey
    12/2025
    Would you assist in
    improving Game8's site?
    ×
    This survey will take about 1 minute.
    Your answers will help us to improve our website.
    We are listening to our users' valuable opinions and discussing how to act on them.
    The information collected through this survey will be used for the purpose of improving our services. In addition, the information will only be disclosed a part of a statistic in a format that will not allow identification of personal information.
    Begin Survey
    Not Now
    ×
    Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Advertisements.
    Amount of Ads
    Very Dissatisfied
    Somewhat Dissatisfied
    Fine
    Somewhat Satisfied
    Highly Satisfied
    Placement of Ads
    Timing of Ad Display
    Ad Loading Speed
    Safeness of Ads
    Content of Ads
    ×
    Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Quality of Articles.
    Amount of information
    Very Dissatisfied
    Somewhat Dissatisfied
    Fine
    Somewhat Satisfied
    Highly Satisfied
    Frequency of updates
    Speed of new information
    Accuracy of articles
    Understandibility of articles
    Readability of sentences
    ×
    Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Usability of the Site.
    Ease of finding information
    Very Dissatisfied
    Somewhat Dissatisfied
    Fine
    Somewhat Satisfied
    Highly Satisfied
    Loading Speed
    Use of Color
    Font Size
    Visibility of Images
    Easy to Understand Layout
    ×
    Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Message Boards, Comments.
    Ease of Writing
    Very Dissatisfied
    Somewhat Dissatisfied
    Fine
    Somewhat Satisfied
    Highly Satisfied
    Readability
    Ease in Finding Information
    Comment Quality
    Comment Quantity
    Admin Response
    ×
    Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Site's new design.
    Please rate our site's new design
    Very Dissatisfied
    Somewhat Dissatisfied
    Fine
    Somewhat Satisfied
    Highly Satisfied
    Do you think that the website's design change makes the site easier to use?
    Has the new design made it easier for you to find information on the site?
    Has the new design improved the overall visual appeal of the site?
    How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the new design of the site?
    ×
    How likely are you to recommend Game8 to someone you know?
    Very Unlikely
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10
    Very Likely
    If you have other opinions regarding potential improvement to the website, please share them with us. We would appreciate your honest opinion.
    Note: This is a free response section, so you can proceed without entering anything.
    Note: Please be sure not to enter any kind of personal information into your response.
    ×
    Thank You
    ×
    Thank you for participating in our survey! Your answers will help us to improve the quality of our website and services.
    We hope you continue to make use of Game8.
    Close
    For other opinions or comments, go here.

    Rankings

    Popular Articles
    Message Board

    Gaming News

    Tides of Annihilation Gameplay Trailer Deep Dive: Dual Frontline System & More Analyzed

    Tides of Annihilation Gameplay Trailer Deep Dive: Dual Fr...

    Popular Games

    Recommended Games

    All rights reserved

    ©2019 Pokémon. ©1995-2019 Nintendo/Creatures Inc. /GAME FREAK inc.

    The copyrights of videos of games used in our content and other intellectual property rights belong to the provider of the game.
    The contents we provide on this site were created personally by members of the Game8 editorial department.
    We refuse the right to reuse or repost content taken without our permission such as data or images to other sites.

    Pokémon Sword and Shield Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

    Quick Access
    Guide Index

    Latest News

    Events

    Online Competitions

    The Crown Tundra

    Crown Tundra Story Guides

    Crown Tundra Pokemon Lists

    Crown Tundra New Features

    Crown Tundra Maps

    Crown Tundra New Items

    Crown Tundra Updated Guides

    Crown Tundra Tips & Tricks

    How to Get Crown Tundra Pokemon

    Obtainable via the Story
    Non-Story Pokemon

    The Isle of Armor

    New Features

    Tips & Tricks

    Game Information

    Maps

    Isle of Armor

    Hot Articles

    Message Boards

    Story Walkthrough

    Main Story

    Trainer Battles

    Post Game Content

    Advice for Finishing the Story

    Pokedex

    Pokemon in Sword and Shield

    List of Pokemon by Type

    How to Get Rare Pokemon

    Wild Area

    Guide to the Wild Area

    Wild Area Maps and Obtainable Pokemon

    Items

    Moves

    Abilities

    Competitive Play

    Training & Breeding Your Pokemon

    Tier Lists for Ranked Battle

    Competitive Team Building

    Movesets & Best Builds for Ranked Battle

    The Crown Tundra
    The Isle of Armor Pokemon
    New Pokemon
    Returning Pokemon

    Best Teams for Ranked Battle

    Beginner's Tips & Guides

    Pokemon Guides & Strategy

    New to Pokemon Sword and Shield

    Trade & Battle Pokemon Online

    Miscellaneous

    New Features

    Japanese Pokemon Sword and Shield Walkthrough

    Other Pokemon Wikis